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Best And Pienaar On The Bench For Ulster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Rory Best and Ruan Pienaar return to the Ulster squad to face the Newport Gwent Dragons in the GUINNESS PRO12 at Rodney Parade this Sunday (kick-off 2.30pm).

Munster Include Earls And Murray For Edinburgh Clash

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Rugby World Cup returnees Conor Murray and Keith Earls will make their first Munster appearances of the season after being named in the team to face Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm).

Venues Confirmed For Ireland Tour To South Africa

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) have today confirmed the dates and venues for Ireland's three-Test 2016 summer Tour next June.

Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The latest round in Ulster Bank League Division 1A has some fascinating match-ups. There is a lot of interest in UCD's clash with defending champions Lansdowne, while new Young Munster boss David Corkery...

Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Three of the leading four teams in Division 1B are away from home on Saturday, with table toppers St. Mary's visiting UL Bohemians, second-placed Ballymena looking to bounce back at Buccaneers, and fourth-ranked...

O'Halloran back on award shortlist

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Current Connacht Rugby Player of the Month Tiernan O'Halloran has once more been nominated by the Connacht squad for the monthly honour.

High levels of interest expected for referee's course

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht Rugby is committed to making the sport of rugby a fun and safe experience for everyone who plays the game. Over the next couple of months a range of courses and workshops will be delivered to...

Hickey hails 'great success' as U-13 girls rugby gets off to a flyer in province

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Five U-13 girls' teams took to the pitches for the first time in Connacht Rugby's history on Saturday morning in Tuam RFC. Monivea, Corinthians, Westport, Ballinasloe and Portumna all played each other...

Connacht Eagles Swoop For Leinster 'A' Scalp

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Eagles turned in a terrific second half performance to secure their second away interprovincial win of the season - a 43-24 victory over Leinster 'A' at Donnybrook this evening.

O'Connell Receives Honorary Doctorate From UL

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The University of Limerick has awarded an honorary Doctor of Science to former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell. Dr. Paul O'Connell is the 100th recipient of an honorary doctorate from UL since 1990.